2026 Weekly Classes

Classes run per the New Zealand school term

Term One: 9th February - 2nd April
Term Two: 20th April - 3rd July
Term Three: 20th July - 25th September
Term Four: 12th October - 11th December

For course details and cost, click on the class corresponding image.

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Sew Your Own

Kids Sewing

2026 Short Courses

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Victorian Full Bust Corset

Pattern Drafting 1
Part One

Introduction to Quilting

Pattern Drafting 1
Part Two

Cloning Clothing

Beginner Sewing

Small Class Sizes

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Gender Neutral

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Tailored Learning

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All Skill Levels Welcome

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Small Class Sizes - Gender Neutral - Tailored Learning - All Skill Levels Welcome -

Curated Specialty Tools and Supplies

Haberdashery

Pressing Tools

Sashiko and Embroidery

Speedweaves

View fullsize Would you like to draft your own patterns? Learn how to alter patterns with ease? Come join us for our first pattern drafting workshop of the year. Split into two parts (do one, or both), you will learn the fundamentals of drafting and manipulating a
View fullsize The teens have been busy planning their projects for the term this week. Each student has their own project bag for the term/year, to identify, plush letters have been sewn using fabric scraps. Pictured the Wednesday class’ creations 🍃
View fullsize Term One is underway, with three classes already completed. This #sewingcat may have already been spotted peering out the window as students arrive/leave. We have one spot remaining in Kids Tuesday sewing and Teen Thursday Sew Your Own, feel free t
View fullsize Pattern Drafting One is here! This course (broken into two weekends, attend one, or both) will guide you through drafting a bodice and sleeve block. This course will be running once a term, with Pattern Drafting Two (Skirt Block), Three (Dress Block)
View fullsize Have you ever wanted to sew a full bust corset? This two day intensive will guide you through corsetry techniques, theory and the creation of a fully fitted full bust Victorian corset. No previous sewing experience required, all materials provided, s
View fullsize Beginner Sewing (condensed course) is being held over the weekend of 14th-15th February. All you need to know to get started on your sewing journey, from stitch and seam types to inserting zippers and buttons. Three projects will be completed over th
View fullsize We have some awesome classes upcoming for Term One. These weekend workshops are held at the Audsley Sarah Workroom, Somerfield, Christchurch. No previous sewing experience is required to attend, small class sizes, all materials provided (except intro
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View fullsize Do you have a favourite garment you wish you had more of? Why not clone it? Cloning clothing is a one day course where you will learn how to clone any garment, tips and tricks and of course clone a garment of your choice. Places are limited. Register
View fullsize Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt but it seems like a daunting task? Why not join us for a day long course in which we will learn the foundations through piecing and quilting a cushion cover. Places are limited! Register at audsleysarah.com